ST. LOUIS — Storms brought damaging and dangerous hail to the Greater St. Louis area Thursday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, the storm has produced golf-ball-sized hail that can damage cars, homes and other property.
Quarter-sized and baseball-sized hail have also been reported in areas such as Warrenton, Eolia, and Hillsboro, Missouri. 5 On Your Side is reviewing reports of damaged vehicles.
According to a spokesperson with the Worden Fire Department, there were "some broken windshields," along Interstate 255 in Madison County, Illinois. The department also asked drivers to avoid the area of I-55 southbound between mile markers 37 and 33 because multiple cars were damaged by hail.
The fire department and police are currently at the scene. The roadway is potentially closed at this time.
In addition, IDOT District 8 said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that hail damage has left several cars stranded in the area of I-55 north of I-270. It advised to please avoid the area as emergency personnel respond to the area and plan an alternative route.
Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings remained for a few areas around St. Louis.
A Tornado Watch is also in effect until 9 p.m. for the entire St. Louis area.
The entire 5 On Your Side viewing area has a slight risk (level 2) through Thursday night. Be prepared and know what to do in the event of severe weather.
PHOTOS: Damaging hail in the St. Louis area
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